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David Wetzel

What is the Value of Vocational or Technical Education? - 2 views

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    A shortage of skilled workers in today's workforce is attributed by many employers to the lack of satisfactory education beyond high school.
Mitch Weisburgh

iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad Application List » Apps » Education » Top apps - 3 views

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    education apps, some free, some for purchase
Mitch Weisburgh

Articles - Educational Technology - ICT in Education - 3 views

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    website/blog in technology in education
Learning Today

Playing and Learning - Educational Games for Students - 8 views

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    learning, students, activities, games, fun, educational
Dean Mantz

Guidelines for Educators Using Social Networking Sites - Home - Doug Johnson'... - 0 views

  • My friend and colleague, Tech Director Jen Hegna over in the Byron (MN) schools developed this set of guidelines for the staff in her district. (She was motivated, she said, partially by posts here and here on the Blue Skunk. Cool!) Anyway she's given permission for me to share her work here and says readers are welcome to use and adopt as well:     Guidelines for Educators Using Social Networking Sites August 2009 (DRAFT, DRAFT, DRAFT)
Mark Fox

25 Incredible TED Talks for Educators - Learn-gasm - 0 views

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    A non-profit dedicated to bringing "Ideas Worth Sharing" to the world, TED offers some of the best and brightest sharing their perspectives on technology, entertainment, and design. Many of those who speak at TED discuss topics relevant to education. The following talks include thoughts on creativity, play, technology, the future of entire countries through their children, projects to nurture learning in at-risk students, and much more. Educators from all backgrounds will find something of value from these incredible TED talks.
Mitch Weisburgh

PILOTed: Education Executives Day at Computers for Youth - 2 views

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    kids and educators review home learning software
Mitch Weisburgh

Computer Science Teacher - Thoughts and Information from Alfred Thompson : Web 2.0 and ... - 1 views

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    free microsoft resources for educators
Joseph Alvarado

Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy - 5 views

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    Great site for anyone who wants to know more about special education and the law.
Teach Hub

How STEM School Will Change US Education - 6 views

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    While some have argued that the recent surge of attention to Science Technology and Engineering (STEM) education is misguided, it's clear that Obama and Duncan have made this area a priority. One of the latest results of this new push can be seen in the form of new STEM-focused schools.
Dean Mantz

educationalwikis - Examples of educational wikis - 2 views

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    Great collection of educator created wikis for student resources, projects and teacher PD.
Learning Today

National Geographic - New Education Site for Students - 10 views

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    education, teachers, students, website, information, national geographic
Mitch Weisburgh

iPhone, iPad and iPod touch Apps for (Special) Education | Speech-Language Pathology Sh... - 12 views

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    Special Education applications by type
Mitch Weisburgh

Teachers' Domain: Common Core Video Series - 13 views

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    Education Commissioner John King, David Coleman, and Kate Gerson explain every key aspect of Common Core standards in depth. By viewing this 15-part series, New York educators and administrators will learn step-by-step how to implement the Common Core for ELA/Literacy and Math in their schools and classrooms. You'll also gain a deeper understanding of the rationale behind the Common Core and what it will mean for students across our state.
Humphrey Kariuki Ndegwa

EDUCATION: Africa's ticket to development - 1 views

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    Education is the key to success. While there may be other factors that can contribute to achieving success - such as personality, talent, special skills, - this still stands true. An individual who has accomplished a higher degree in education is still in the advantageous position.
Nigel Coutts

Rethinking Time to see Education as a Lifelong Journey - Lessons from Blueback - The Le... - 0 views

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    Blueback is a beautiful metaphor for life and particularly of the life we live in schools. When looked at close up, with an eye on the details, the experience of school is one of passing and recurring cycles. When looked at from a distance, with an eye on the whole, there are elements of constancy, the throughlines which bring meaning to our experience and which have as their consequence the residuals of education. 
Nigel Coutts

What might our children most need from Education? - The Learner's Way - 0 views

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    In these times of Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity (VUCA), in this Post Truth era, what do our children most need from their education? How do we best prepare them for their future?
Nigel Coutts

Debating false dichotomies: a new front in the education wars - The Learner's Way - 0 views

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    Sometimes, it seems everyone who ever went to school is an expert on education and has a plan to make it better. Actual teaching experience, years of professional learning and formal training are all easily swept aside. The result is an ongoing dialog around what schools should do, what teachers need to do more of or less of and how the academic success of the nation is linked to strategy x or y.
Mitch Weisburgh

OPINION: Can this 12-step program from Finland aid U.S. education? - 2 views

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    How to apply Finnish Education model to US schools
Nigel Coutts

A New Renaissance - The Future of Education — The Learner's Way - 0 views

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    This week I am in Florence having spent two days at "The Future of Education" conference. Visiting this city, which has played such a significant role in western history, is inspiring. It encourages one to not only look back at what was, but also to look ahead at what might be, especially when the t
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